EARTHWAY 2030 65 lb Broadcast Spreader Instruction Manual

EARTHWAY 2030 65 lb Broadcast Spreader

Product Information

The EarthWay Model #2030 is a 65 lb Broadcast Spreader with Side Spread Control. The spreader includes a patented feature to prevent fertilizer from being spread to the left side. It comes with an upper handle, control assembly, deep thread agitator, wing nut ass’y, black nut protector, carriage bolt, hopper assembly, agitator shaft, shut off plate, gear box assembly, axle spacer,  bearing, 8 wheel axle plug (black), dust cover (gear box), hexhopper bushing, 10-24 wing nut zinc, heavy-duty rain cover, and indicator-broadcast impeller.

Assembly Instructions

For assembly, flip up the handle and tighten each wing nut to hold the handle in position.

Product Usage Instructions

Operating Instructions:

1. Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of coverage.
2. Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you estimated using Chart 1.
3. Set the spreader setting according to the estimated LBS/1,000 square feet from Chart 2.
4. Slide the lever below the hopper to the back (if standing behind the spreader) to activate the patented feature that prevents fertilizer from being spread to the left side.
5. Position the left wheel 6-12 inches from your sidewalk or border.
6. Fill the hopper with the appropriate material.
7. Push the spreader forward and turn the crank handle to start spreading.

Note: Remove the agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox damage.

How to Determine the Setting Rate:

1. Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of coverage (Example: 20LB bag with 10,000 square foot coverage = 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet)
2. Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you estimated using Chart 1 (Example: 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet = Spreader Setting of 13)

Spread Widths for Different Particle Sizes:

Spread Width for Different Size Grass Seed:

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

SIDE SPREAD CONTROL

Your EarthWay spreader includes a patented feature to prevent fertilizer from being spread to the left side. To activate this feature, slide the lever below the hopper to the back (if standing behind the spreader) and position the left wheel 6″-12″ from your sidewalk or border. This will not waste fertilizer like competitor designs that leave 7X the fertilizer inside the wheels from blocking material leaving the impeller.

ASSEMBLY
For assembly, flip up handle and tighten each wing nut to hold handle in position.

SPREADER RATE SETTINGS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before filling hopper, become familiar with the operation of this spreader.

• Obtain proper setting for material to be used from the SETTING MATRIX included with this spreader.
• Move stop bolt on rate gauge assembly to the proper setting and tighten.
• While pushing spreader forward, push control lever forward to the stop bolt. To stop, pull lever back to close flow holes before you stop moving.
• When finished, empty any remaining material from hopper.
• Thoroughly wash spreader and allow to dry before storing.
• To prevent corrosion, spray a light oil or Fluid Film inside the tubing of the chassis and on all metal parts.
• If using Rock Salt, to prevent damage to the gearbox remove salt from the hopper daily. Rock Salt will reconstitute back into a solid block if left in the hopper overnight and will damage your gearbox if operated with the salt in pla

Manufactured by:
1009 Bristol, IN
46507 Phone:
574-848-7491

WARNING
Remove agitator when using Rock Salt to prevent gearbox damage

Parts List

2030 Parts List

KEY #| PART #| DESCRIPTION| KEY #| PART #| DESCRIPTION| KEY #| PART #| DESCRIPTION
1| 25417| UPPER HANDLE| 11| 31141| #14 X 3/4″ TYPE “AB” HWHS ZINC| 21| 60257| GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
2| 60515| CONTROL ASSEMBLY| 12| 25721| LOWER HANDLE 2030| 22| 23513| AXLE
3| 31136| #8 X 1 PHPS DEEP THREAD| 13| 31163| #14 X 1 1/2 TYPE AB HWHS ZINC| 23| 12197| SPACER BEARING
4| 33117| AGITATOR| 14| 37108| 1/4-20 X 1 3/4″ CARRIAGE BOLT| 24| 12104| 8″ WHEEL
5| 60027| WING NUT ASS’Y BLACK| 15| 19132| 7/8″ TUBE PLUG| 25| 12242| AXLE PLUG (BLACK)
6| 70142| NUT PROTECTOR .234 ID. X .375 IL.| 16| 12349| LOWER HOUSING CLAMP| 26| 12201| DUST COVER (GEAR BOX) HEX
7| 37116| 1/4-20 X 2 1/4 CARRIAGE BOLT ZINC| 17| 25720| STAND 2030| 27| 12251| HOPPER BUSHING
8| 60488| HOPPER ASSEMBLY| 18| 36305| 1/4-20 HEX NUT ZINC| 28| 32106| 10-24 WING NUT ZINC
9| 12275| AGITATOR SHAFT| 19| 12222| INDICATOR-BROADCAST| OPTIONAL| 77003| HEAVY DUTY RAIN COVER
10| 12279| SHUT OFF PLATE| 20| 12255| IMPELLER|

HOW TO DETERMINE THE SETTING RATE

Establishing a Setting Rate

Step 1: Use Chart 1 to estimate the number of LBS/1,000 square feet of coverage (Example: 20LB bag with 10,000 square foot coverage = 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet)
Step 2: Find the closest LBS/1,000 square feet in Chart 2 that you estimated using Chart 1 (Example: 2.0LBS/1,000 square feet = Spreader Setting of 13)

B A G

W E I G H T

| 5 LBS.|  | 1.0| 0.5| 0.3
10 LBS.| 2.0| 1.0| 0.7
15 LBS.| 3.0| 1.5| 1.0
18 LBS.| 3.6| 1.8| 1.2
20 LBS.| 4.0| 2.0| 1.3
25 LBS.| 5.0| 2.5| 1.7
30 LBS.| 6.0| 3.0| 2.0
35 LBS.| 7.0| 3.5| 2.3
40 LBS.| 8.0| 4.0| 2.7
45 LBS.| 9.0| 4.5| 3.0
50 LBS.| 10.0| 5.0| 3.3
CHART 2

GRAMS/SQ METER| LBS./1,000 SQ FT| SPREADER SETTING
5 Grams| 1.0 LBS.| 11
10 Grams| 2.0 LBS.| 13
15 Grams| 3.0 LBS.| 14
20 Grams| 4.0 LBS.| 16
25 Grams| 5.0 LBS.| 17
30 Grams| 6.0 LBS.| 18
35 Grams| 7.0 LBS.| 19
40 Grams| 8.0 LBS.| 20
45 Grams| 9.0 LBS.| 22
50 Grams| 10.0 LBS.| 23
GRASS SEED

GRAMS/SQ METER| LBS/1,000 SQ FT| SPREADER SETTING
10 Grams| 2 LBS.| 13
15 Grams| 3 LBS.| 14
20 Grams| 4 LBS.| 16
25 Grams| 5 LBS.| 17

The settings furnished on the Rate Setting Matrix are intended as a guide only.
Variations in physical characteristics of material applied, walking speed, and roughness of ground surface may require slightly different spreader settings. Due to the above conditions, the manufacturer makes no warranty as to the uniformity of coverage actually obtained from the settings listed.

ONE YEAR WARRANTY

EarthWay Products, Inc. warrants this product free of defects in original workmanship and materials for a period of one year to the end user with the original purchase receipt. If a manufacturing non-conformance is found, EarthWay Products, Inc. at its discretion will repair or replace the part(s)/product at no charge provided the failure is not the result of incorrect installation, mishandling, misuse, tampering, or normal wear and tear as determined by EarthWay.
EarthWay at its discretion may require that the part(s) or product be returned along with the original purchase receipt for examination and compliance with the terms of this warranty. Do not return any product without first receiving authorization from EarthWay Products, Inc.
To seek remedy under this warranty, contact EarthWay Products, Inc. at support@earthway.com or write to EarthWay Products, Inc. 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507 and describe the nature of the manufacturing defect.
SPECIFIC LIMITATIONS: This warranty covers only the part(s) or product; any labor charges associated with repair or replacement of non-conformances are specifically excluded. Due to the corrosive nature of most fertilizers and ice melt products,
EarthWay Products, Inc. makes no warranty against and specifically excludes part(s) or product degradation or failure due to corrosion or its effects.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
SUPPORT@EARTHWAY.COM | www.EARTHWAY.com | 1009 Maple Street, Bristol, IN 46507

References

• Spreaders, Fertilizer, and Garden Tools for Your Lawn - EarthWay
• Spreaders, Fertilizer, and Garden Tools for Your Lawn - EarthWay

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